Part-Time Python Instructor

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In this 5 day accelerated course, students will learn programming fundamentals and Python basics. Through hands on exercises, students will build Python programs that increase in complexity throughout the course. We are looking for an instructor to lead this part-time Python Programming course (see course page). Though we provide a core curriculum along with instructor resources, you will have the opportunity to implement your ideas by adapting our materials as one of the course’s first instructors.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

You have strong experience using the following tools: Python, Pandas, or other frameworks & libraries

You are eager to shape the skills, minds, and trajectories of eager General Assembly students.

You are the person that your colleagues naturally gravitate to when they are trying to figure something out.

You have at least 5 years of work experience in a role where you’ve used Python.

You are active in the Python community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Teach 8 classroom hours for 1 week

Instructors will need to commit a few hours per week preparing lessons and materials, leveraging existing GA curriculum content.

Work alongside GA staff and teaching team to best meet the needs and learning styles of your students.

Guide students through development of a stellar final project that will showcase their abilities to hiring managers.

Facilitate a dynamic and collaborative classroom community.

Inspire students to persevere through the challenges of learning a new suite of skills

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